Month: December 2012

“Sinadya sa Halaran” is a commemoration of the feast of the patroness of Roxas City which is the Immaculate Conception. Last December 7, Capiznons and spectators witnessed the Fluvial Parade at the Panay river that ended under the historic Roxas City bridge. A crane raised the religious image onto the bridge for the start of …

To appreciate the Negrenses’ passion for art, I’ve captured some faces around Bacolod City today. They may not be alive, but their expressions and appearance definitely mean a lot. First stop was at the lagoon at the Capitol grounds of Negros Occidental. (1) ELEGANCE and sophistication. Femininity. I just wish that her hand will be restored …

These photos were taken last December 4, 2012 at the newly-renovated Fort San Pedro. The weather was generally calm when I got there and there wasn’t any rain. Three vessels were docked near the Port as transportation was on halt. When the winds ultimately started to become stronger, I was almost done shooting. I decided …

Before Ilonggo fans and enthusiasts see the guest artists and cosplayers of the 1st Comic convention in Iloilo City the following day, members of the press and bloggers had the privilege to meet and talk to some of the legendary Filipino comic creators at the University of Iloilo Auditorium. The organizers were present with cosplayers Flash and …

In the old district of Jaro in Iloilo stands a 200-year-old house where the wife of former vice-president Fernando Lopez Sr., Maria “Mariquit” Javellana-Lopez, once lived. The house was built by her banker grandfather Ramon Javellana, and it served both as a residence as well as a bank. Robert Lopez Puckett, a great-great-grandson who is …